Orthoclase and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Orthoclase

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.612.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Uneven

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

62.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Orthoclase and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Orthoclase and Chrysotile physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Orthoclase and Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Orthoclase and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Orthoclase and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Orthoclase and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Orthoclase is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.